Route 657 over Tarrara Creek
GoodSouthampton County, Virginia · 2.00 to 658 /0.60 to 693 · Structure no. 000000000030763
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 657 over Tarrara Creek is a steel culvert carrying Route 657 over Tarrara Creek in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 657 over Tarrara Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Route 657 over Tarrara Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Route 657 over Tarrara Creek carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Route 657 over Tarrara Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Route 657 over Tarrara Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.